The infamous Plate of Brass, once believed to be the proof of Drake’s 1579 landing on the California coast, was long celebrated before being declared a forgery in the1970s. But author Robert L. Stupack isn’t convinced the story ends there. In fact, Nova Albion and The Treasure of Sir Francis Drake: A Real-Life & True Crime Adventure suggests something far more disturbing, that the real plate was stolen and replaced to cover up the existence of Drake’s treasure and the true landing site.
Stupack’s accusations aren’t made lightly. He carefully examines evidence that points to a cover-up involving individuals connected to the Bancroft Library and the Drake Navigators Guild. He outlines how doubt was seeded through media manipulation and controlled scholarship, shaping public belief to dismiss the plate as an elaborate hoax.
What’s more, Stupack details the metallurgical anomalies between the original and replacement plates, bolstered by eyewitness accounts and historical inconsistencies. He suggests the real Plate of Brass wasn’t just an artifact. Instead, it was a map, a guide, pointing to something buried deep below California’s soil.
What elevates this story from historical intrigue to full-blown true crime is Stupack’s personal journey. As a former financial analyst, Stupack risked everything. Be it his money, reputation, or even his safety, or digging in his backyard for clues, he faced pressure-sensitive traps, near-death encounters, and legal threats. From escaping near-death booby traps to facing cops and clothes unexpectedly and life-threatening encounters, what drove him was a commitment to exposing a truth that powerful entities had long worked to suppress.
More than a historical mystery, Nova Albion and the Treasure of Sir Francis Drake is a modern tale of obsession, sacrifice, and the thin line between truth and fabrication. It challenges us to question who gets to write history, and what they might be hiding.
If the Plate of Brass was never a hoax, what else have we been misled about? The answers lie in Stupack’s unforgettable account. Read the book to learn the truth about the greatest crime in history before it vanishes.
“Nova Albion and the Treasure of Sir Francis Drake” is a riveting book that seamlessly narrates the author, Robert L. Stupack’s adventure, as he embarks on a quest to find Drake’s lost treasure in his yard. From perilous excavations to daring escapes, it brims with daily encounters with danger, interwoven with a historical fiction account of Sir Francis Drake’s adventures. If you love adventure and treasure, this book will stay with you for a long time.
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